Department of Immigration and Citizenship - Web Resources

A Multicultural Australia

Information about multiculturalism in Australia.

http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/a-multicultural-australia/

About Australia (for migrants)

Provides brief information about Australia including its social customs, its values and laws, the basic rights of all Australians and an introduction to Australia and the Australian people.

http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/choose-australia/about-australia/

Adopting children from overseas

Fact sheet produced by the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship providing an overview on overseas adoption.

http://www.immi.gov.au/media/fact-sheets/36adopting.htm

Adult migrant English program (AMEP)

Department of Immigration and Citizenship information page about the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP), provides English lessons to eligible adult migrants.

http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/help-with-english/amep/

Agents gateway

The Agents Gateway provides information for migration agents on visa applications, legislation, registration as well as useful links resources.

http://www.immi.gov.au/gateways/agents/

Air and sea crew - visa options

Visa options and entry requirements for air and sea crew members. Includes a guide to visas for foreign sea crew.

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/air-sea/visa-options.htm

Applications and forms - Visas, Immigration and Refugees

Department of Immigration and Citizenship index page linking to online and printable applications, information forms and booklets. Includes information on fees and charges, and health and character requirements for visa applications.

http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/index.htm

Applying for citizenship

The process of applying for Australian citizenship varies depending on your eligibility. There are a number of different application options with different eligibility requirements. Department of Immigration and Citizenship page provides Information for people considering applying for Australian citizenship.

http://www.citizenship.gov.au/applying/

Australian Citizenship - Becoming an Australian Citizen

Official Australian Government citizenship information from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Provides information about applying, who is eligible, learning about citizenship and celebrating Australian Citizenship.

http://www.citizenship.gov.au/

Australian social customs

This page provides an introduction to some common customs in Australia such as meeting people, clothing, polite behaviours, common Australian expressions, and Australian celebrations and holidays.

http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/choose-australia/about-australia/au-customs/index.htm

Beginning a life in australia - English

Contains information to welcome migrants to Australia. Information is provided on the types of settlement services available in each state and territory and advice on where to go for assistance.

http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/settle-in-australia/beginning-life/_pdf/eng.pdf

Beginning a life in Australia - multicultural language booklets

Booklets on beginning a life in Australia are available in the following languages: Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Bosnian, Burmese, Chinese, Croatian, Dari, Dinka, Filipino, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Indonesian/Bahasa, Italian, Karen, Khmer, Kirundi, Korean, Macedonian, Nepali,Persian/Farsi, Portuguese,Russian, Serbian, Sinhalese, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Tagalog, Tamil, Thai, Tigrinya, Turkish and Vietnamese.

http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/settle-in-australia/beginning-life/index.htm

Bridging visas

A bridging visa is a temporary visa that provides for a non-citizen to remain lawful in certain circumstances where they do not hold a substantive visa. There are different categories of bridging visas for Australia that relate to different circumstances.

http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/bridging.htm

Business people - visas & immigration information

Overseas business people can apply for a visa to conduct short business visits, establish or manage a new or existing business, or invest in Australia.

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/business/index.htm

Calendar of cultural and religious dates

Department of Immigration and Citizenship calendar of key cultural and religious events, festivals and national days.

http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/a-diverse-australia/calendar-australia/index.htm

Changing courses or education providers

Department of Immigration and Citizenship page with details on how to change to a new course at a different level of qualification or with a different education provider.

http://www.immi.gov.au/students/students/changing_courses/index.htm

Child born overseas to an Australian citizen

Links to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship page with information on citizenship for children born overseas to an Australian parent.

http://www.citizenship.gov.au/applying/how_to_apply/born_overseas/

Choose Australia

Links to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship index page to information for people considering migrating to Australia.

http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/choose-australia/index.htm

Citizenship test

Department of Immigration and Citizenship page with information about the Citizenship Test. Includes link to the Australian citizenship test resource book.

http://www.citizenship.gov.au/learn/cit_test/

Current citizens

Department of Immigration and Citizenship index page linking to information for current citizens including Australian citizens by birth, dual citizenship, long term residents in Australia and Australians living overseas. Includes information on revoking citizenship.

http://www.citizenship.gov.au/current/

Doctors and nurses

Department of Immigration and Citizenship page with information and visa options for doctors and nurses who want to work in Australia.

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/medical-practitioners/index.htm

Dual citizenship

Department of Immigration and Citizenship page with information on dual citizenship for Australian citizens.

http://www.citizenship.gov.au/current/dual_citizenship/

Electronic application status inquiry

Links to the 'query application status' page for the Dept of Immigration and Citizenship ebusiness system, which allows you to check the status of your internet-submitted visa application.

https://www.ecom.immi.gov.au/inquiry/query/query.do?action=eVisa

Employer sponsored workers

Department of Immigration and Citizenship index page to migration information for people with recognised skills seeking to work in Australia after being sponsored by an Australian or overseas employer.

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/skilled-workers/

Everyday Life in Australia

Department of Immigration and Citizenship index page linking to practical information for your life in Australia including: education, family life, health, housing, law, recreation, transport and work.

http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/settle-in-australia/everyday-life/

eVisitors

An eVisitor is designed for people who are outside Australia and want to visit Australia for tourism or business purposes.

http://www.immi.gov.au/e_visa/evisitor.htm

Expired visas

Department of Immigration and Citizenship page providing information about expired visas and bridging visas.

http://www.immi.gov.au/managing-australias-borders/compliance/staying-legally/expired.htm

Family members

Department of Immigration and Citizenship index page to migration information for people intending to get married, partners, children, parents and other family members of Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents or eligible New Zealand citizens.

http://www.immi.gov.au/migrants/family/

Harmony Day

iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android - Access information about Harmony Day that is celebrated on 21 March each year.

http://www.harmony.gov.au/get-involved/app-downloads.htm

Help with English

Department of Immigration and Citizenship page with information for people who need help understanding the English Language.

http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/help-with-english/

Immigration and Citizenship annual report

Index page to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship annual reports. Reports are available in PDF format for download.

http://www.immi.gov.au/about/reports/annual/

Immigration and Citizenship portfolio budget 2013-14

Links to the Department's Portfolio Budget Statements 2013-14.

http://www.immi.gov.au/about/reports/budget/

Immigration information booklets

Department of Immigration and Citizenship booklets designed to help you understand who qualifies to migrate to Australia, and how to make an application. Information booklets are far more detailed than information forms and describe the procedures to follow for migration or some temporary entry visas.

http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/booklets/booklets.htm

Information for Australian employers

Help for Australian employers in their dealings with people in Australia who are in the country temporarily and who wish to work. Includes links to the Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) for organisations, employer obligations and an easy guide on how to check whether prospective employees are entitled to work in Australia.

http://www.immi.gov.au/managing-australias-borders/compliance/info-employers/index.htm

Investor retirement (subclass 405)

Department of Immigration and Citizenship page with migration information for self-funded retirees who have no dependants and who want to reside in Australia during their retirement years. The visa is temporary and will not lead to Australian permanent residence or citizenship.

http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/special-activity/405/

Living in Australia

The Living in Australia web pages contain information and publications about life in Australia, and links to government settlement services including help learning English. These web pages also provide information about Australian values and the cultural diversity of Australia's people.

http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/

Managing Australia's borders

The Managing Australia's Borders section will help you find information about securing Australia's borders, entry requirements for travelling to Australia and how the department prevents illegal entry into Australia.

http://www.immi.gov.au/managing-australias-borders/

Migration agents

You do not need to use a migration agent to lodge any kind of visa application or asylum claim. However, if you do not feel confident in lodging an application, or if your case is complex, you may want to use a migration agent to help you.

http://www.immi.gov.au/visas/migration-agents/index.htm

Movement records

The Freedom of Information Act allows people to apply for access to their international movement records recording arrivals and departures to and from Australia. This page links to the form where you can request access to your own movement records.

http://www.immi.gov.au/managing-australias-borders/border-security/systems/movement-records.htm

New Zealanders in Australia

New Zealanders in Australia is a fact sheet produced by the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship detailing visa, access to benefits and citizenship issues relating to New Zealanders in Australia, and some relevant statistics.

http://www.immi.gov.au/media/fact-sheets/17nz.htm

Online visa applications

List of services provided on the Internet by the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship. Includes eVisas, ETAs, RRVs, Electronic Travel Authority, working holidays, resident return visas and citizenship applications.

http://www.immi.gov.au/e_visa/

Onshore protection

Department of Immigration and Citizenship page with migration information for asylum seekers who have entered Australia, either without a visa or as temporary entrants.

http://www.immi.gov.au/visas/humanitarian/onshore/

Professionals and other skilled migrants

Department of Immigration and Citizenship index page linking to information for people who are not sponsored by an employer but who have skills in particular occupations required in Australia.

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/

Proof of your citizenship

Department of Immigration and Citizenship page with information on obtaining proof of your citizenship, lost or misplaced citizenship certificates, and making corrections to your certificate.

http://www.citizenship.gov.au/current/proof_of_citizenship/

Refugee and humanitarian program

Department of Immigration and Citizenship index page to information about the refugee and humanitarian program for people outside Australia.

http://www.immi.gov.au/visas/humanitarian/

Regional initiatives

Department of Immigration and Citizenship information about regional migration programmes that support regional development and help supply the skill needs of regional employers.

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/regional-employment/

Research publications - immigration

Index page for Department of Immigration and Citizenship research publications. Includes links to downloadable research project reports and speeches.

http://www.immi.gov.au/media/publications/research/

Resources for schools on Australian citizenship

Resources index page on Australian Citizenship. This page contains interactive puzzles and activities to engage students and assist them to learn about Australian citizenship. There are also teaching resources for upper primary and lower secondary schools.

http://www.citizenship.gov.au/learn/schools/

Returning residents

Official information about Resident Return Visas which allow Australian permanent residents to travel to and from Australia while maintaining their status as permanent residents.

http://www.immi.gov.au/migrants/residents/index.htm

Settle in Australia

Department of Immigration and Citizenship index page linking to information to assist migrants settling into Australia. Includes a list of seven important things that you should do after arriving in Australia; places you can contact for help with settlement and practical information for your life in Australia including: education, family life, health, housing, law, recreation, transport and work.

http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/settle-in-australia/

Settlement grants programme

Department of Immigration and Citizenship information about the Settlement Grants Programme (SGP), a Federal Government grant programme which provides funding to organisations to help new arrivals settle in Australia.

http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/delivering-assistance/settlement-grants/

Skills Australia Needs events

Department of Immigration and Citizenship Index page for information on the Skills Australia Needs events. Includes links to information on upcoming events.

http://www.immi.gov.au/skillevents/

SkillSelect

SkillSelect is an online service that enables skilled workers interested in migrating to Australia to record their details to be considered for a skilled visa through an Expression of Interest (EOI).

http://australia.gov.au/service/skillselect

Specialist entry - visa information

Department of Immigration and Citizenship page with information and visa options for people to participate in specific professional, cultural or social activities in Australia.

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/specialist-entry/

Statistics [immigration]

Index page for statistical information from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. It links to statistical publications, detention statistics and a glossary of statistical terms. It also has links to community information summaries and other statistical information.

http://www.immi.gov.au/media/statistics/

Students - visas & immigration information

Department of Immigration and Citizenship index page to information for people studying or seeking study, training, or skills development in Australia. Also provides information on education agents and providers.

http://www.immi.gov.au/students/

The character requirement

All non-citizens seeking to enter or stay in Australia must be assessed against the Character Requirement. Department of Immigration and Citizenship page containing information for visa applicants.

http://www.immi.gov.au/media/fact-sheets/79character.htm

Things to do first

Department of Immigration and Citizenship index page linking to information on seven important things that you should do as soon as possible after arriving in Australia.

http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/settle-in-australia/to-do-first/

Tourists - visa options

Department of Immigration and Citizenship page with information for people to visit Australia for a holiday, sightseeing, social or recreational reasons, to visit relatives, friends or for other short-term non-work purposes.

http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/tourist/

Transport

Page containing information on public transport and private vehicles in Australia to help intending and newly-arrived migrants and refugees settle in Australia. Contains links to other information including public transport information in each state and territory.

http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/settle-in-australia/everyday-life/transport/index.htm

Travel documents for entry to Australia

Everyone travelling to Australia must present a valid and approved travel document as evidence of their identity and nationality.

http://www.immi.gov.au/managing-australias-borders/border-security/travel/documents/

Values and law

Australia is a tolerant and inclusive society . This page gives an introduction to laws and values in the Australian community. The page has been prepared as a help for people coming to Australia.

http://www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/choose-australia/about-australia/values-and-law.htm

Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) for Organisations

Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) is a free online facility that allows organisations to check the visa entitlements of a visa holder. Employers and labour supply companies can confirm a visa holder’s entitlement to work in Australia. Other users include education providers who need to check the study entitlement of a visa holder.

https://www.ecom.immi.gov.au/evo/start.do?actionType=thirdPartyQuery

Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) for visa holders

Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) is a free online facility for visa holders, who do not have a label in their passport, to confirm their current visa details. VEVO is also used by organisations to check the visa status of visa holders applying for work, study, licenses and access to Government services such as Medicare.

https://www.ecom.immi.gov.au/evo/start.do?actionType=firstPartyQuery

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